Interlimb coordination in 20-day-old rat fetuses

J Exp Zool. 1980 Nov;214(2):173-5. doi: 10.1002/jez.1402140207.

Abstract

Evidence for short sequences of interlimb coordination was found in 20-day-old rat fetuses. Frame-by-frame analysis of videotape records showed phase relationships indicating a pattern of alternation in sequences involving forelimb-forelimb and hindlimb-hindlimb coordination. Forelimb-hindlimb coordination was not observed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Extremities / embryology*
  • Female
  • Fetus / physiology*
  • Functional Laterality
  • Locomotion*
  • Movement
  • Pregnancy
  • Rats
  • Videotape Recording